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Rest in peace now Deanna. You will always have a place in my heart along with all the others we have lost to breast cancer. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and especially to her son Eddie.xxx

I didn't know her. I didn't even know *about* her until after she died. But I'm sitting here reading her posts and crying. She sounds like a very special person who made the very most of her time on this planet.

Thank you for letting us know. I have come to know Deanna in new and deeper ways since reading her blog. Just now, I was looking through her entries marked "deep thoughts." I felt proud of her. I was moved by her openness. I was admiring her unflagging determination to communicate as deeply as possible with herself and the world. And your news arrived on the screen just then. My heart goes out to everyone who will miss her, and my thanks to all who have stayed by her side.

Deanna's spirit lives on in many people, in all she touched, and I will remember her in my heart. My love and prayers remain with all of her family, for her passing from this part of her journey leaves a big hole. May her spirit and energy continue to guide, uphold, and comfort you, as she encouraged so many. Blessings...Caroline Z.

though the miles separated usyour words spoke to the windsenlightening all of usyour strength was unboundedyour thoughts inspirationalmay you have peace on your journeywe surround you with all of our loveuntil me meet again

Dee - you were very special to me. I still remember the wonderful dance event at St. Lawrence University and the friendship we had after that - including a meeting in London when you were there in charge of an off-campus student program. My love and deepest sympathy to family and friends - and to Eddie, whom I first met when she showed me the ultrasound image so many years ago!

I've been terribly sick myself and in the hospital when this occurred and not online since. I'm just now finding out about it. I'm terribly sorry for the loss of Dee and I hope her family can find peace and comfort. Sharing her experience helped many.